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Chai at Tea Chai Te

When searching for perfect fall flavor, it’s hard to go wrong with chai. What is hard is deciding which one to order at Tea Chai Te. Their pumpkin spice chai mixes cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, clove and nutmeg (it’s basically pumpkin pie in a mug), while their festive gingerbread chai blends notes of brown sugar and ginger, reminiscent of freshly baked holiday cookies. The caramel creme brûlée chai is a full sensory experience, so delicious and decadently aromatic you’ll wish it also came as a scented candle. Decisions, decisions …

Dreaming Dragonfly Elixir at Dragonfly Coffee House

Step outside the pumpkin spice box and discover why the Dreaming Dragonfly Elixir at Dragonfly Coffee House is the new standard for caffeinated baking-spice beverages. Matcha green tea is combined with yerba maté, a slightly bitter and vitamin-rich infusion made traditionally in South America. The drink is then sweetened with a touch of honey and whichever steamed milk alternative you’re craving, creating the perfect drink to savor on Portland’s cool autumn mornings.

Habanero-Caramel Drinking Chocolate at Xico

Like a black cauldron of witch’s brew, the habanero-caramel drinking chocolate at Xico is pure magic. Melted, sinfully dark chocolate gives way to hints of vanilla and fragrant caramel, followed by a warming smack of habanero spice. You’ll try to hide the giddy grin, but even the innocent dollop of vanilla cream on top can’t conceal the love spell that’s just been cast.

Pumpkin Pie Milkshake at Cool Moon Ice Cream

As autumn churns out its final warm days, enjoying a pumpkin pie milkshake from Cool Moon Ice Cream on the nearby fountain steps at Jamison Square becomes a cherished fall memory. Spice it up by adding a scoop of salted caramel or butter pecan ice cream. This chilly, sippable treat is the perfect companion for a shady stroll beneath the neighborhood’s falling copper and ruby leaves.

Boozy

Murdered by Pirates at Victoria Bar

Murdered by Pirates is a boozy treasure from the “Princess Bride”-themed cocktail menu at Victoria Bar. Bank Note scotch and peaty Laphroaig single malt whisky set sail with black strap rum, kissed lightly by the warm winds of falernum syrup and its baking-spice sweetness. Each sip is a cannonball of candied cinnamon and smoke, and as the lemon peel garnish slowly sinks into the murky, pumpkin-colored liquid, you may find yourself wistfully thinking that being kidnapped by pirates is a good way to go.

S’mores Stout at Base Camp Brewing

Chocolate, coffee and ripe fall fruit mingle with toasted malt to form the S’mores Stout by Base Camp Brewing. Black as a moonless night and served with a toasted marshmallow on the rim, this velvety stout boasts hints of caramel and smoke that linger like imagined apparitions after a ghost story by the campfire.

Cider Toddy at Victory Bar

The hot toddy is a tried-and-true cure-all, guaranteed to lift your spirits and warm your core. The Cider Toddy at Victory Bar is no exception. To make this remedy, a healthy dose of brandy is poured over warm, spiced apple cider and finished with a dollop of maple whipped cream that slowly melts into your drink, adding a rich, buttery texture sure to put a warm smile on your face.

A cozy little coffee shop on the northeast edge of the Alphabet District, Dragonfly Coffee House is tinged with gold and lined with mythical creature-inspired knickknacks. The whimsical atmosphere creates a sense…

From its Portland, Oregon brewhouse and taproom, Base Camp Brewing Co. offers craft brews with an eye toward innovation and creativity as well as consistency and balance, making for awesome brewskies that…